The last foundry in Leeds combines history with cutting-edge technology
Hall & Botterill bring 18th century water well back into operation
No one could ever accuse the inventive team here at Leeds’ last remaining foundry of standing still! Thanks to the recent discovery of a well in our Meanwood workshop, Hall…
October 2013 - Update on the Robot, now re-named Abby!
Alex has spent (and is spending) many hours learning about programming, with the help of Pete Cormack; www.pcrobotics.co.uk.
We now have 2 castings programmed in and production runs have been performed. As part of Research & Development,…
August 2013 - Ground Breaking History! Robotic Aluminium Fettling
A ground breaking first for Hall and Botterill. Our newly installed and carefully programmed robot becomes part of the manufacturing process for the first time.
June 2013 - Introducing Our Robotic Fettling Machine
After many decades of using traditional manufacturing processes, at Hall & Botterill we’ve just invested in a state of the art robotic fettling machine. Designed to automate the finish of castings, the robotic fettling machine will mechanise…
Another award winning year for Hall & Botterill
Designed and built in-house, the robot fettling cell is now working on around 80 different components and has revolutionised work at Hall & Botterill Ltd of Leeds (UK). Such is the innovation that the company was recognised by its peers by winning…
Robotic innovation
Back in 2014 we announced that we’d turned the dream of robotic fettling into a reality with the arrival of our robotic multitasking machine. At that stage the robot was about to be programmed - something which is a very time-consuming process!
We…
Introducing our Mini Mill innovative machining facility
We’re pleased to announce the arrival of our new Mini Mill! The Mini Mill is an innovative machining facility which is designed to work in conjunction with our robot.
This is exciting news for the team here at Hall & Botterill and for…
Highly Commended Award for Hall & Botterill
Hall & Botterill Highly Commended award in the Innovation Category at the Cast Metals Federation annual awards
We’re delighted to announce that Hall & Botterill have received a Highly Commended award in the Innovation Category at…
Gravity Aluminium Die Casting Design
Gravity Aluminium Die Casting Design
Gravity Die Design is probably the most overlooked skill that can turn a profitable job into a huge loss. It is not just creating a metal mould to slop aluminium into, it is an art form.
Things to consider…
What We Have Forgotten About Victorian Gutters and Drain Pipes
What We Have Forgotten About Victorian Gutters and Drain Pipes
Traditional Victorians?
Victorians were not traditional at all, they were masters of innovation and engineering limited only by the materials available to them. What they had,…
